OBSESSED WITH
Welcome to the Obsessed With… Podcast!We’re Kim & Erran—partners in life, adventure, and business. We’ve been together since 2007, married in 2010, and living life our way ever since.On this podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain with fun, juicy, and honest conversations about all the life things you’re probably figuring out too like—Adding more travel & adventure into your lifeNavigating big transitions, relationships, and marriageTrying to figure out if kids fit into the picture—especially when you're in your 40s like us—its such a HUGE decisionUnapologetically Create a life of freedom on your OWN TERMS.And how to juggle...
Unexpected Plot Twist: Getting Fired for the First Time Ever & Why Standing Up For Yourself Is So Important.
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In this episode, we’re catching up on Erran’s first couple of weeks at his new contract, how things are going, and a few important reminders about life as a healthcare traveler.
Then we get into something that came completely out of left field… essentially getting fired. Yep, you read that right! 😂 Something we’ve never experienced before and definitely did NOT see coming.
We’re getting real, open, and candid about what happened, how it all went down, and why it’s so important...
Peptides Unfiltered: Why We Started, What We’ve Learned & Our Results
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In this episode, we’re diving into our peptide journey and answering all your questions!
We’re sharing it all! Why we decided to explore peptides, how we got started, the concerns and hesitations we had in the beginning, what we’re currently doing, the results we’ve experienced, and everything we’ve learned along the way.
We’ve always believed in sharing our own experiences and having open, honest conversations about what’s working for us and what’s not. And this topic is no diff...
Plot Twist: Taking Another Travel Contract, Our Life Changed in an Instant & How We Navigate Adversity
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how quickly life can change and how we navigate adversity when things don’t go according to plan. We’re sharing the story behind Kim’s unexpected injury, why we’re taking another travel contract, and how the end of our year suddenly looks completely different than we imagined.
We’re also sharing something exciting we’re working on for 2027 — Travsessed Escapes — and our vision for bringing an even bigger community of travelers together for a fun weekend away.<...
PRN Updates, Serengeti Stories & the Night We All Thought We Were Going to Die 😂
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In this weeks episode we talk about what it's been like adjusting to our new life working PRN, the challenges that have come with it, and what we're still trying to figure out.
We also talk about whether we'll ever take another travel assignment.
Honestly...we still go back and forth. We've never completely ruled it out because nothing is ever really off the table for us.
If you've followed us for a while, you know we're the king and queen of...
Hiking Kilimanjaro: The Full Story
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In this week's episode, we're finally sitting down to fully unpack our experience hiking Mount Kilimanjaro!
We're sharing everything—from what surprised us along the way to the highs, the lows, and all the behind-the-scenes moments from our eight-day adventure. We dive into what each day on the mountain was really like, break down summit night (and why it was hands down the hardest thing we've ever done), share a few funny stories, and talk about what we'd do differently if we did it...
Last Day Of A Travel Contract + Getting Ready For Kilimanjaro
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In this week’s episode, we talk about the fact that tomorrow is Erran’s last day at his longest travel contract ever and what it feels like transitioning into PRN life after being in a long-term assignment for so long.
We also talk all about gearing up for Mount Kilimanjaro, which will officially be the highest elevation and hardest hike w...
Things We Tried That Failed Epically, Why We’ll Unexpectedly Both Be in Florida at the Same Time, & It's Safe to Change Your Mind About Anything
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On today’s episode, we’re talking about all the things we’ve tried over the years that failed… epically 😂
As we’re coming up on 10 years of entrepreneurship, we realized just how many times we’ve put ourselves out there, tried something new, announced big plans, pivoted directions, changed our minds, or had things completely not work out the way we expected.
And honestly- that’s just part of the process.
We talk about why it’s safe to change your mind about any...
Let’s Catch Up: Leaving Full-Time, Going PRN & Future Travel Plans
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We’re backkkk 🤍
In this episode, we’re catching you up on everything that’s been going on over the past couple of months—where we’ve been, what we’ve been up to, and what’s next.
Erran is officially in single digits of finishing his contract here in Colorado and transitioning into PRN, which is a huge shift for us. We talk through that decision, what led us here, the journey behind it, and how we’re both feeling stepping into this next phase.
When the Honeymoon Phase Ends on Assignment and Reality Kicks In: The Reminder Every Traveler Needs
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We’re talking about something that’s been coming up for us lately—this idea of “beginner’s energy” as a traveler.
You know that feeling when you start a new contract? It can be a little nerve-wracking, but it’s also fun, new, and full of possibility. There’s a lightness to it. You’re there to help, make good money, learn, and then move on. You’re not wrapped up in the politics, the PTO drama, or all the day-to-day stuff that can make full-t...
Why We’ll Never Have a Six Pack: Finding Balance Between Fitness, Travel, and Actually Enjoying Life
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After 14 years of traveling full-time, we’ve learned a lot about trying to stay healthy while constantly being on the move—and it’s not always easy. In this episode, we talk about the real challenges of balancing routine, fitness, travel, and actually enjoying life (because we’re definitely not skipping the food or the wine).
We share how traveling has pushed us to try all kinds of gyms, workouts, and habits over the years, plus the number one thing we do every time we need to...
The Manitou Incline: One of the Hardest Hikes We’ve Done + Tips to Explore More as a Traveler
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In today’s Traveler Tip Tuesday, we’re sharing our experience hiking the Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs — what it’s like, how challenging it really is, and some tips to help set yourself up for success if it’s on your list.
But this episode turns into something bigger, too.
We talk about one of the coolest parts of the travel lifestyle: the opportunity to truly experience the places you live. When you know you’re only somewhe...
Traveler Burnout Signs: When It's Time To Take A Break + Why We'd Never Go Full Time
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In today’s episode, we’re bringing back Traveler Tip Tuesday — where we pick a travel-related topic (healthcare travel or just fun travel life) and share real tips, personal experiences, and honest insight. These episodes are meant to be short, fun, and easy to take something away from.
This week, we’re talking about traveler burnout, because it’s very real and very fresh for us — especially for Erran, who is feeling it hard right now. We dive into wh...
The Three Month Itch: The Traveler Lifestyle Mindset + Our First Colorado Guest + Lets Go to Bali 2026
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In this episode, we talk about the three-month traveler itch — the mindset that comes with living a life on the move and whether it ever really goes away. We’re still going back and forth on what Kim’s 40th birthday should look like, and we share what it was like hosting our first house guest in 14 years after years of nomadic life.
Plus, Travsessed Bali is officially live. This will be our sixth time running this trip, an...
Why We Do Travel Differently + 2026 In Real Life Community Vibes + Our Move From Florida To
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In this episode, we reflect on why in-person experiences matter more than ever and how our most meaningful memories are almost never about what we did — but who we shared them with.
We talk about a personal trip we took years ago that changed everything for us- one where we honestly just wanted to do our own thing and didn’t even want to be around anyone else, but somehow ended up feeling deeply connected and like a family by the end.
We also...
The Challenges of Transitioning From Full Time.....
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In this episode, we catch you up on our big move and what it’s been like adjusting to life in a mini mansion. LOL!!
We also dive into something we don’t hear talked about enough — the transition from travel life to full-time life.
Making that shift is very different than going from full-time to travel, and it can feel very challenging. A lot of travelers struggle with this decision: Do you trade freedom for stability? Take a big pay cut? Walk away fr...
Change Of Plan + 40th Birthday Plans + Travel Life Tips For Packing & Moving
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In this episode, we do a quick Thanksgiving recap — how we stayed up until 3am, ended up hungover on Thanksgiving, but also how it was the best day to be hungover.
We chat about potential plans for Kim's 40th birthday (and how we still can’t make a decision), plus the fact that we don’t have any big trips until June. That’s the longest we’ve been in one place in forever — but once June hits, we’re off to the races with Travsessed trip...
Vail Recap- 15 Year Wedding Anniversary + Not Our Usual Type Of Trip + Our Favorite Perk Of Travel Life
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In this episode we’re recapping our 15th wedding anniversary in Vail — We drank and ate until we puked (lol), relaxed, and totally disconnected. We’re sharing all the Vail highlights, our takeaways, and our must-do’s.
We also talk about how this weekend isn’t usually our style of travel, but how amazing it felt to slow down and just be. We’re not always great at doing nothing — we love being active and on the go — but this weekend showed us that we really do need m...
Let's Catch Up: Leaving Colorado + Moving Our Stuff From Florida + Possibly Taking A New Contract......
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The last couple of weeks have been an emotional and mental roller coaster for us. We had some big, unexpected curveballs thrown our way—and they brought a lot to the surface while giving us major clarity on a few things we’ve been sitting with.
In this episode, we’re having a fun little catch-up session. It’s been a minute, we’ve missed you, and we have so much to fill you in on.
We’ve been travelers for 14 years, so we’re no str...
Listener Q’s: Digital Nomad Dreams, Online Biz Real Talk & the Truth Behind Building Travsessed
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We’re diving into listener "Fan Mail" questions around what it actually takes to become a digital nomad, build an online business from scratch and how to stay motivated when you’re wondering, “Am I wasting my time?”
Also how do you juggle working full time and building your business and all the other life things at the same time????
We share our honest take on what it really takes to build something from scratch. The truth is—it’s not for everyone. There are a...
Behind The Scenes of Our Colorado Camping Adventure + Figuring Out Where We Want To Live & Other Life Things
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This week we’re sharing all about our very first solo camping trip in Colorado—and let’s just say… we learned a lot (including plenty of what not to do 😂).
We really want to be tent-camping people—but we’re still not 100% sold. Tune in for some funny stories from the trip, plus a bigger conversation about where we want to live, why we believe you can create a life anywhere you want, and how that mindset shaped our decision not to have kids—choos...
Let's Talk About Oaxaca + No Travel for the next SIX MONTHS + Other Life Things
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In this episode, we’re recapping our Travsessed Oaxaca trip—sharing funny stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and some real insights from the adventure.
This was actually our last trip of the year, and we won’t be boarding another plane for six months… which for us feels wild. Will we actually make it that long?
We’re genuinely excited to be settled for a bit—it’s the first time in years we’ve had this much time in one place.
Of c...
Colorado Updates: Our Weekend in Breckenridge + Hiking 14ers.
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In this episode we talk about our updated plan for staying in Colorado + we get into our weekend in Breckenridge, hiking 14ers and how they are a metaphor for life.
Enjoy:)
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Peru Unplugged: Behind The Scenes + Final Night Shenanigans & Our Longest Travel Day EVER!!
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We’re back from Peru and this episode is a full behind-the-scenes debrief! We are sharing all the funny/crazy stories from the trip! From our wildest final night to how we really felt about drinking again… plus the longest travel day we’ve ever had. It was one for the books.
Tune in for laughs, reflections, and all the juicy details.
The first ever Travsessed Weekend Trip is launching tomorrow 8/6. California Wine Country!
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"I Found Out About Our Engagement Because I Was Snooping" - Withholding Info vs Lying, Trust & Other Relationship Things
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This episode starts with one card from our Travsessed Afterwork Deck... and takes a wild turn from there.
We dive into the question: Is finding the right person about timing or effort? We open up about the early days of our relationship—when the timing was very off, but Erran’s effort made all the difference.
We share our (very different) takes on soulmates, what it really takes to build trust, and whether withholding information is the...
Heading to Peru + Thoughts On Alcohol & Sober Life + Results of Our "56 Medium" Challenge.
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We’re leaving for Peru tomorrow to host our 5th Travsessed Peru trip, and in this episode, we’re sharing what’s on our minds before we go. We talk about the vision behind Travsessed Adventures and what we’ve learned after 3 years of running Travsessed—especially how we continue to improve each trip every time.
We also get into how we’re feeling about drinking alcohol after 50+ days alcohol-free, and some of the thoughts and concerns we’re having going i...
First Week Of Work Recap + One Thing We've Implemented that has been a game changer in our life/relationship + Real talk on sex, intimacy & being on different pages
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This Week's Episode: Work, 14ers, and a Relationship Game-Changer
We’re back with a full recap of Kim’s first week back in the hospital and what it’s been like juggling work, life, and business now that we’re both working in the hospital. We also share our experience hiking our second Colorado 14er—and why the Colorado mindset continues to inspire us.
We share a simple practice we added to our weekly routine that has completely changed the game for our rel...
"You Weren’t Like This When We Were Dating": Dating Vs Marriage, False Advertisement & Bait & Switch Energy
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In this episode, we kick things off with a few life updates—including starting a new job—and then dive into a relationship topic that had us both fired up.
We recently heard another couple talking about how people act one way while dating and then totally shift once they’re married… and we were both like, WTF?! It’s wild how common this mindset is.
We talk about the whole “cool girl/cool guy” act—when people tone down their true selves whil...
Interviews, Going Back To Work & Big Work/Life/Partnership Transitions
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Today we’re talking about something big—Kim’s taking interviews again! We’re sharing what totally shocked her about the interview process, how different it feels walking into an in-person interview vs. doing one over the phone, and what it’s like going back to work in the U.S. after spending the last two years fully focused on Travsessed.
We also dive into the work/life/partnership we’ve created and how this shift could change things. It’s a lot of transition...
Our Version of 75 Hard: Prioritizing Health, Hitting Goals, Figuring out What Actually Works and Staying on Track While Traveling
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We’re talking about the version of 75 Hard we created—our very own “56 Medium.”
In this episode, we dive into what we’re actually doing, what’s working (and what’s not), and what’s helping us feel our best.
We talk about why prioritizing our health is so important to us right now, how we’re making it sustainable, and what we’ve learned about weight loss, energy, and mindset.
Plus, we share some funny stories and helpful tips we’ve pi...
Real Talk: Bali Recap, Life Updates & Big Changes
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We’re back, baby!!
Today we're sitting down for a fun and juicy catch-up, chatting about all the life things. We’re recapping our Bali trip—what came up for us, the big shifts we're feeling, and the changes we’re ready to make moving forward.
We’re also sharing some behind-the-scenes stories from the trip (including flying Emirates business for the second time 👀), and honestly... this episode goes a little all over the place—in the best way.
So buckle up, h...
Kicking Off Travsessed Bali #5: Letting Go of Expectations, Personal Goals, and Navigating Partnership While Hosting Trips
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In this episode, we're gearing up to host Travsessed Bali #5—which is so crazy!!
We chat about how quickly time is flying by and the challenge of staying present in the moment. It's not always easy!
We also get real about the exhaustion of traveling for 11 weeks straight (and how weird it feels to even say that out loud). We explore the contrast between constant travel and the comfort of routine, and how we're working to find balance in it all.
New Zealand Trip Recap & Life Updates!!
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We're Back:)!!
It's been a minute & we are excited to be back on the mic!!
We recorded this episode in Bali as we are preparing for our 5th Travsessed Bali trip.
In this episode we are recapping our first ever New Zealand trip & sharing some life updates.
Enjoy:)
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We handle all the planning, so you can show up, have fun, and make unforgettable memories with li...
Travel Expectations vs. Reality: Getting Catfished, Sleeping With Vipers & Accidentally Spending 4K On A Hotel Room (oops)
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Travel is full of epic highs and unexpected lows—and let’s be real, things rarely go exactly as planned.
In this episode, we’re diving into travel expectations vs. reality and how to manage expectations so your trip isn’t totally derailed when things don’t go as planned.
We’re sharing some of our own travel fails and hilarious stories, like:
🏨 How we got completely catfished by our hotel in Koh Lanta 😅
💸 Almost paying...
Flying Biz Class: Points, Perks & The Ultimate Singapore vs. Emirates Showdown!
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Flying business class is a total dream—and as aviation nerds, we never take these experiences for granted. From lay-flat beds to champagne at takeoff, flying biz is a luxury and a privilege, and we’re beyond grateful for every moment in the sky.
Using points is what has allowed us to book multiple business class flights.
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how to use points to book bu...
We Got Robbed?! Dealing with Stress, Setbacks & Life’s Unexpected Twists
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These past few weeks have been A LOT.
We’re in Bali, about to run two back-to-back Travsessed trips, and life has been throwing us some serious curveballs.
From getting robbed to health concerns, Mimi getting sick, and just feeling the weight of all the things, it’s been a wild ride.
In this episode, we’re giving you a raw and real life update—the good, the bad, a...
How to Plan an EPIC Trip: Our Insider Tips for Crafting the Most Badass Itinerary!
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If planning the perfect trip feels overwhelming, you’re in the right place! I
n this highly requested episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on exactly how we plan epic, experience-driven adventures—from researching hidden gems to crafting the most badass itinerary.
Trip planning is our expertise (and our obsession).
We’ve spent 13 years traveling the world and 2.5 years planning group trips through Travsessed Adventures.
Our style? Off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor adventure, incredible...
Inside the Strike: Money, Prep, What To Expect & All The insider Tips!!
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to work a healthcare strike?
Strike work can be super hush-hush, but in this episode we’re pulling back the curtain on Kim's first experience working a strike as Sonographer.
We are spilling all the tea on what it’s really like & we're sharing about everything that NO ONE is talking about, but so many people are doing.
We’re sharing all the behind-the-scenes details, insider tips, and real-life stories from worki...
Contracts, Catching Flights & Life Updates: Working a Strike, Leaving Colorado & 3 Months of Travel
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This week, we’re catching up on all the chaos—because life is about to get cray cray!
We’re in full hustle mode as Kim preps to work a strike in Cali (at the absolute worst timing, of course) and spills all the nerves about her first-ever strike contract.
Meanwhile, Erran is wrapping up his last week of work and taking on the job of packing up our entire apartment & putting everything in storage!
We’re sa...
13 Years as Nomads: The One Thing We Were Missing (& Why We’re Craving Community)
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In this episode, we’re getting real about something we’ve struggled with after 13 years of full-time travel—deepening and maintaining friendships. When you’re constantly moving every few months, it’s hard to build a community, and making new friends in your 30s and 40s? Yeah, not exactly easy.
One of the BEST parts of our nomadic life is that we have amazing friends all over the U.S.—we love that!
But the downside? It’s hard to ma...
Dream It, Create It: Chasing Joy And Creating The Life You Really Want.
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If you’re ready to create more fun, more joy, and more purpose in your daily life—even in the mundane moments—while attracting more of what you actually want, this episode is for you!
PLUS—we’re sharing a fun little exercise to help you start dreaming and check if you’re actually in alignment with what you want vs. what you’re doing.
This is the perfect excuse to pour a glass of wine (or your favorite drink!) and play this...
